County resource guide
Boone County, Arkansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Boone County. Arkansas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Harrison
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison is the primary hospital for Boone County and north-central Arkansas. Pediatric services include developmental screenings and referrals for autism evaluation to Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Complex autism evaluations are typically referred to Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock (~120 miles south) or Arkansas Children's Northwest in Springdale (~70 miles west).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Harrison
First Connections — Boone County
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Boone County children under 3. Free evaluations and services including speech, OT, and developmental support delivered in home and natural settings in the Harrison area.
FREE. No diagnosis required — call when you first have developmental concerns.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Harrison
LEARN Behavioral — Telehealth ABA (Boone County)
LEARN Behavioral provides telehealth ABA programming for families in rural north Arkansas including Boone County. BCBA-supervised remote therapy where in-person center access is limited. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid.
Telehealth ABA is often the most practical option for Boone County. Arkansas Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Harrison
Autism Arkansas — Support & Resources (Boone County)
Autism Arkansas provides family support, resource navigation, and community connections for families in Boone County and north-central Arkansas. The scenic Ozark region has a tight-knit community of autism families.
Contact Autism Arkansas to connect with the nearest family support group in north Arkansas.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Harrison
Arkansas PAVE — IEP Advocacy for Boone County
Free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Boone County families through Arkansas PAVE, the state's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center.
FREE. Statewide service — no need to travel. Available by phone and video.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Arkansas.
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